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What are pop sub genres?
Pop music has branched into lots of subgenres over the years. Some of the most notable pop subgenres include art pop, dance pop, orchestral pop, country pop, indie pop, and bubblegum.
When did Pop Muzik come out?
1979Pop Muzik / Released
How many subgenres of pop are there?
Almost 10 – apparently! I am a huge fan of pop music and recently I discovered there are about 10 variations of pop music. Who knew, right? According to my research there is Pop, Folk Pop, Chamber Pop, Shiver Pop, MetroPOPolis, Sythpop, Indie Poptimism, Shimmer Pop and Indie Pop.
Where is mandopop popular?
It originated in Shanghai, and later Hong Kong, Taipei and Beijing also emerged as important centers of the Mandopop music industry. Among the countries where Mandopop is most popular are mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam.
What is pop music according to Pete Seeger?
According to Pete Seeger, pop music is “professional music which draws upon both folk music and fine arts music”. David Boyle, a music researcher, states pop music as any type of music that a person has been exposed to by the mass media.
Is pop music a genre or a genre?
As a genre, pop music is seen to exist and develop separately. Therefore, the term “pop music” may be used to describe a distinct genre, designed to appeal to all, often characterized as “instant singles-based music aimed at teenagers” in contrast to rock music as “album-based music for adults”.
What is Encyclopaedia of popular music?
Encyclopedia of Popular Music. The Encyclopedia of Popular Music was created in 1989 by Colin Larkin. It is the ‘modern man’s’ equivalent of the Grove Dictionary of Music, which Larkin describes in less than flattering terms.
What are the characteristics of pop music in the 1970s?
In the 1970s, other styles of music were mixed with pop music, such as funk and soul music. Pop music generally has a heavy (strong) beat, so that it is good for dancing. Pop singers normally sing with microphones that are plugged into an amplifier and a loudspeaker .